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School cleaner - Friday after school

Roundwood Primary School · Harpenden · Hertfordshire

Job description

Come and join the friendly team at Roundwood Primary!

Days/Hours: 3 per week
Fridays 3/3.30pm to 6/6:30pm (term time only) - can agree either a 3pm or 3.30pm start for 3 hours each day


Purpose of the role: To undertake cleaning duties at the school.

The cleaning team as a whole are responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school, with each cleaner being responsible for an area of the school.

Main areas of responsibility:
Cleaning of designated areas (classrooms, offices, receptions areas, dining room, school hall, toilets etc.) to ensure they are kept in a hygienic condition including:

  • Vacuuming and cleaning floors using appropriate cleaning solutions including the use of powered equipment
  • Dusting and polishing furniture and other surfaces
  • Cleaning walls and other paintwork, tiling and mirrors
  • Emptying and cleaning waste bins
  • Cleaning toilets, sinks and basins

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

  • Ability to carry out general cleaning duties
  • Is punctual and reliable.
  • Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.
  • Ability to prioritise work.
  • Able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to work both alone and within a team to achieve specified standards.
  • Be flexible to changing demands of the post.
  • Take pride in a job well done.
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of why Equal Opportunities are important in employment and service delivery.
  • Ability to respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and teams.
  • Have an awareness of and display a commitment to the relevant legislation and guidance in working practices in relation to the safeguarding of children and young people.
  • To undertake any training relevant to your role.
  • Must be in good health.

All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to starting the role.

Please contact us on 01582 460756 if you have any questions.

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About this school

Roundwood Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11

Good
Pupils
333
Avg teacher salary
£43,230
Pupil:teacher ratio
23:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD

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Salary
£1,644.00 - £1,644.00 Annually (Actual) 3 hours per day on Friday - term time only, Full-time equivalent salary £24413 (£12.65 per hour)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
4 June 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026

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